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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.32, 477.72 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.32, 477.72 and 135.86 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.32 : 477.72 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.32/477.72 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.32x = 477.72 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.32x = 64,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,903.04/318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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